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Cells known as eukaryotes contain nuclei and are typically found in complex organisms. The DNA found within a nucleus is responsible for the containment and transfer of genetic material to new cells during cell division. Nuclei also serve to control a cell's biological functions such as growth and reproduction. The nucleus is protected by a layer called the nuclear envelope, which contains special pores that allow essential materials to enter and exit the nucleus to aid in the production of genetic substances.